The Skeletal System Quiz

What is the total number of bones in the adult human body?

• 206

• 210

• 195

• 187

Which bone is considered the longest bone in the human body?

• Femur

• Tibia

• Fibula

• Humerus

What type of joint is found in the shoulder?

• Hinge

• Pivot

• Ball and socket

• Saddle

Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?

• Femur

• Radius

• Sternum

• Ulna

How many vertebrae does the human spine typically consist of?

• 26

• 33

• 30

• 24

What is the term for the area where two bones are attached for the purpose of motion of body parts?

• Marrow

• Joint

• Ligament

• Cartilage

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

• Support the body

• Produce blood cells

• Store minerals

• Generate heat

What type of bone cell is responsible for bone resorption?

• Osteoblasts

• Osteocytes

• Osteoclasts

• Chondrocytes

What is the name of the bone found in the upper arm?

• Ulna

• Femur

• Humerus

• Tibia

What type of cells are responsible for the formation of new bone?

• Osteoclasts

• Osteoblasts

• Chondrocytes

• Osteocytes